“It’s not just me,” she says.
“I have an incredible team behind me.”
She came across the opening at a time when it felt like the perfect match.
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She notes that the content team is still being built out.
She wants youth to feel affirmed, and to educate older adults about the experiences of the young.
Stowe also hopes that the new content will motivate people to take action.
“Social media, I think, has put a lot of pressure on society in general.”
Stowe shares that her TikTok feed of “bad bills” has sometimes become overwhelming for her.
She notes that’s mental health care is not “a one size fits all approach.”
Looking at the ways the Trevor Project disseminates its messaging, this makes perfect sense.
In crafting the narrative of The Trevor Project, Stowe keeps all these facets at the forefront.
These young people are incredible.
The organization’snewest documentary, “Sharing Space,“portrays the stories of six trans/nonbinary youth.
Rather than focusing on their struggles, the documentary instead places the light on the positive.
Gender euphoria, rather thangender dysphoria, is highlighted.
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Presenting queer youth as clearly capable of embracing the joy of their identities is a natural fit for Stowe.
“These young people are incredible.”
She marvels at theirself-awarenessand has strong faith in the work they will continue to do as time goes on.
Stowe’s own practice for her mental health is straightforward: daily yoga, exercise, and meditation.
